CVE-2002-1038: Double Choco Latte (DCL) before 20020706 does not properly verify if a file was uploaded, which allows remote

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2002-1038 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting double choco latte. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Double Choco Latte (DCL) before 20020706 does not properly verify if a file was uploaded, which allows remote attackers to conduct certain operations on arbitrary files via the (1) Projects: Upload File Attachment or (2) Work Orders: Import features.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 25%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2002-10-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: michael dean

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2002-10-04 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 21:58 UTCUpdated Record last modified

michael dean double choco latte DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2002-01-20 · 2002-02-15

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2002-01-20

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy double-choco-latte || rpm -q double-choco-latte || double-choco-latte --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2002-01-20 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison double-choco-latte sudo apt install double-choco-latte=<VERSION_BEFORE_2002-01-20> sudo apt-mark hold double-choco-latte

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list double-choco-latte sudo dnf downgrade double-choco-latte-<VERSION_BEFORE_2002-01-20> sudo dnf versionlock add double-choco-latte

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2002-1038?

double choco latte: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2002-1038 being exploited?

CVE-2002-1038 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2002-1038 affect?

CVE-2002-1038 affects double choco latte. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Double Choco Latte (DCL) before 20020706 does not properly verify if a file was uploaded, which allows remote attackers to conduct certain operations on arbitrary files via the (1) Projects: Upload File Attachment or (2) Work Orders: Import

How urgent is CVE-2002-1038?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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